The Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental disorder, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, cervical strain, residuals of vein harvest on the left lower extremity, right and left knee chondromalacia, and scar of the left inner thigh were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the presence of chronic osteomyelitis or other dental conditions necessary for service connection. The Veteran's degenerative joint disease, cervical strain, vein harvest residuals, and knee chondromalacia were evaluated based on their current manifestations but did not warrant higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, Cervical strain, Residuals of vein harvest on the left lower extremity, Right knee chondromalacia, Left knee chondromalacia, Scar of the left inner thigh, from the ankle to the groin
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2009
- Citation
- 0906257
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